Scientist have invented a new type of transparent wood that could one day replace harmful plastics in several applications.

To find natural materials that would keep wood sturdy ... In the end, the team was left with semi-transparent slices of wood that were durable and flexible. The team next investigated some ...

Can you imagine having a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not — unless you’ve heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood’s natural structure, this ...

thin sheets of wood are bonded to a fabric and then micro laser etched; softness, texture, flexibility, weight and thickness of wood textiles depend upon the type of wood used, type of support, type ...

If you think of wood as a material, you might describe it with many different adjectives. Sturdy, warm, flexible, maybe ...

He’s been experimenting with making flexible wood. We’ve all probably seen wood cut with slots added to allow flexibility in a single direction, but did you know with the use of lattice ...

This process is used to make different products in a wide range of ... but you can also soak or steam your wood to make it more flexible if needed. When stacked together, these will give you ...